Why Choose Stainless Steel for Bathroom Accessories?

March 07, 2025

Stainless steel stands out as a superior material for enhancing both the functionality and aesthetics of your bathroom. Renowned for its durability and sleek appearance, stainless steel is ideal for a range of bathroom fixtures. Whether you're renovating a residential bathroom or outfitting a commercial bathroom, stainless steel accessories offer unmatched longevity and style.

For new bathrooms or bathroom renovations, using stainless steel fixtures is the easiest way to add a touch of class and style to the room, complementing your sink, porcelain toilet, and even the choice of towels you display.

What is stainless steel?

Stainless steel is a low carbon steel containing about 10% chromium. There are more than 60 different grades of stainless steel.

The addition of chromium gives the steel its unique stainless, corrosion resisting properties thanks to the outer layer of chromium oxide film.

This external layer of film will self-healing if the surface is damaged mechanically or chemically as long as there is oxygen available.

What are the advantages of using stainless steel bathroom fittings?

Stainless steel accessories for your bathroom come with many unique benefits such as:

Extremely durable and hardwearing: Stainless steel withstands daily use, resisting dents and scratches.
Easy to clean, hygienic, and highly resistant to corrosion and rust: Stainless steel's non-porous surface prevents bacterial growth, ensuring hygiene and easy maintenance. Perfect for maintaining cleanliness around sinks and toilets.
Stain Resistance: Stainless steel is much more resistant to staining than many other materials, keeping your bathroom looking pristine.
Heat Resistance: Resistance to high temperatures including fire and will retain high strength at extremely high temperatures.
Appearance: Bright, shiny, modern, and attractive appearance that enhances any bathroom decor.
Eco-Friendly: 100% recyclable: More than 50% of new stainless steel comes from old, remelted stainless steel scrap metal.

Is stainless steel considered good quality?

Yes, stainless steel is synonymous with high quality in both bathrooms and kitchens. Its use spans a wide array of applications, from appliances to fittings, due to its durability, ease of sanitization, and resistance to corrosion. Incorporating stainless steel accessories ensures a long-lasting and hygienic bathroom environment.

It's used to create a wide range of appliances and fittings because it is durable, easy to sanitize and corrosion resistant.

Do stainless steel bathroom fittings rust?

No, stainless steel is designed to resist rust under normal bathroom conditions. Its chromium oxide layer protects against moisture, making it an ideal material for accessories near the sink, shower, and toilet areas.

No, stainless steel will not rust under normal circumstances.

How do you keep stainless steel accessories clean?

Maintaining stainless steel bathroom accessories is simple and ensures they retain their luster. Regular cleaning not only enhances their appearance but also contributes to the overall hygiene of your bathroom.

Wipe surfaces using a microfibre cloth moistened with warm water. It's also safe to use dish soap.
Dry the surface with a towel or cloth to eliminate water spots.
Wipe in the direction of the metal grain when cleaning/drying and you'll create a shiny, polished finish.

For tougher stains or scratches, a specialized stainless-steel cleaner may be necessary to restore the surface.

If there are scratches on the surface or stains you cannot remove, a stainless-steel cleaner may be required. A specific stainless-steel cleaner will remove stains, protect against scratches and polish the steel surface.

Get in touch with Bendtech™

Many of our disability products are made from high quality stainless steel, including our shower curtain tracks and rails, grab rails, backrests and more.

View our specialty modular grabrail stainless steel products and bariatric range. For any enquirers about which products work best for you, please contact us.